Clematis Polish Spirit (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)

A truly remarkable clematis, Clematis 'Polish Spirit' is a free flowering large-flowered clematis with saucer-shaped, velvety, rich violet-purple flowers, 3 in. across (9 cm), adorned with lighter central bars, and greenish-white and purplish stamens. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, this vigorous and extremely floriferous clematis has a healthy, robust presentation and a good resistance to clematis wilt. This is an excellent choice for trellises and can be trained to climb a wall, fence or arbor. Combines beautifully with other climbers such as climbing roses. Great with golden conifers or shrubs with golden leaves.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities.
• Thrives in moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or part shade. Ideally, Clematis prefer having their 'heads in the sun and their feet in the shade'. Keep the roots cool and shaded by other plants or add a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base.
• Hardy to zones 4-11, it is incredibly free-flowering and can quickly grow up to 10-13 ft. long (300-390 cm).
• This Clematis belongs to the third group of Clematis – a group including Clematis which flower in late summer on growth made in that season. They should be pruned in late winter or early spring and require 'hard pruning': simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds about 1ft. (30 cm) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.